Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 BMW X5 has 7 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2017 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | WHEN DRIVING MY 2001 BMW X5 ON ICE, SOFT DIRT ROAD, SLUSH, (ICE WITH PAVEMENT) THE CAR FISHTAILS IN ... |
| Apr 1, 2016 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | I HAVE TAIL BREAK LIGHT ON WEN I DRIVE ALL TIME. |
| Nov 30, 2006 | SUSPENSION | 2001 BMW X5 RIGHT FRONT AXEL BOOT DISCOVERED LEAKING AFTER 5-1/2 YEARS LIGHT DUTY (57K MILES). LEFT... |
| Apr 21, 2004 | SUSPENSION | CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE MADE A GRINDING NOISE NEAR THE FRONT LEFT AREA. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A ME... |
| Aug 15, 2002 | SUSPENSION | CONSUMER STATES BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE NOISE LEVELS. *TT |
| Aug 15, 2001 | SUSPENSION | TIRES WERE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. DEALER NOTICED REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM WAS BENT, CAUSING TI... |
| Jul 3, 2001 | SUSPENSION | CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM MAKES NOISE. *YH |